| Acronym | Meaning |
| IPAC | Infrared Processing And Analysis Center |
| NGDC | National Geophysical Data Center |
| MBESHO | Maximum Bond-energy Symmetry Hybrid Orbital |
| ARE | Androgen-responsive Element |
| MSFA | Monosegmented Flow Analysis |
| PLC | Preparative (thin) Layer Chromatography |
| ALRSS | Advanced Land Remote Sensing System |
| IDD | Insulin-dependent Diabetes |
| IRMM | Institute For Reference Materials And Measurements |
| BRC | Basic Regulatory Control |